Some businesses worried, frustrated as Ontario's vaccine passport rolls out
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Some businesses and restaurants in Waterloo region say they're worried, confused and frustrated as Ontario's vaccine passport mandate comes into effect Wednesday.
"There's a lot of businesses that have been surviving off subsidies and and it all ends very soon, and suddenly they'll be in a position where they can't afford to lose sales and customers," said Aura Hertzog, owner and operator of Ambrosia Corner Bakery in Kitchener.
"It's a hard spot for businesses to be in right now. There is confusion and it's hard to see the businesses that are just trying to survive."
Hertzog said she was able to pivot to curbside and outdoor dining with limited indoor dining and retail during the pandemic, but she worries about what will happen on Wednesday.
"Especially when there's people now saying that they will stop supporting [businesses] if they enforce or just follow mandate, and there's fines associated with this mandate," she said.
Hertzog is also worried businesses will be targeted and harassed.
Last week, the province outlined its guidelines for businesses required to make the checks. Patrons at dine-in restaurants, nightclubs, gyms, sports facilities and other venues must present a receipt of full vaccination and identification. Doctors' notes for medical exemptions will also be accepted.
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